1986 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 840 kg more than 1986 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Lexus LS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lexus LS (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac Seville | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Seville | LS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3091 mm |
